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Large parchment with great illustrations. Subject is the appointment of Arthur R. Nickerson to the rank of Lieutenant in the Navy.
At top, American Eagle on a rock in the ocean, with a ship in the distance drawn under each wing. At bottom, super image of Poseidon, god of the Sea, holding his trident and riding on horses. Beside him, Lady Liberty, a merman playing instrument, sailing ships in the background,etc.. Also blue seal, placed in center of image of flags, cannons, drums,etc.
Signed by Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels. This document was signed on his last day as Secretary of the Navy! Not signed by President Wilson.
At LL ‘Registered No. 35 The largest number of same date takes rank. F.J. Schuyler, Registrar’
Paper is quite toned. Seal partially indistinct, small paper losses on edges. Creases lower border and LR corner. Bit of paper missing UL, LR corners. Stain LL side.
18 ⅞” x 14 ¾”
(Ships flat in plastic sleeve, inside cardboard sheets.)
312121917 Nickerson, Arthur R
Franklin J. Schuyler Registrar of the Navy
Josephus Daniels (May 18, 1862 – January 15, 1948) was a newspaper editor and publisher from North Carolina who became active in politics. A progressive Democrat, he was appointed by United States President Woodrow Wilson to serve as Secretary of the Navy during World War I. He became a close friend and supporter of Franklin D. Roosevelt, who served as his Assistant Secretary of the Navy and later was elected as United States president. Roosevelt appointed Daniels as his Ambassador to Mexico, 1933-41.
As Secretary of the Navy, Daniels handled policy and formalities in World War I while his top aide Franklin Delano Roosevelt, handled the major wartime decisions. As ambassador to Mexico after its revolution, Daniels dealt with the anti-American government and its expropriation of American oil investments. In North Carolina in the early 20th century, he had been a leading progressive, supporting public schools and public works, and calling for more regulation of trusts and railroads. He supported prohibition and women's suffrage, and used his newspapers to support the regular Democratic Party ticket. He was a powerful supporter of the Ku Klux Klan although never a member.
